Tag: governors
How a Republican Could Win the Oregon Governor’s Race
In a wild governor’s race, an independent candidate is siphoning Democratic votes and a billionaire Nike co-founder is pouring in money — giving an an [...]
In Illinois Governor’s Debate, Bailey Tries to Put Pritzker on Defensive.
Even so, State Senator Darren Bailey, a far-right legislator, found himself having to explain his past statements comparing abortion to the Holocaust [...]
LePage Stumbles on Abortion Questioning in Maine Governor’s Debate
After the end of Roe v. Wade, Republicans have struggled to hone a message on abortion, and Paul LePage, a former governor, was repeatedly pressed on [...]
White House says Republican governors shipping migrants to other states is ‘reckless,’ ‘shameful’
“We have had a process in place, there is a legal way of doing this, and for managing migrants,” Jean-Pierre said during a White House press briefing [...]
Democrats Fret as Stacey Abrams Struggles in Georgia Governor’s Race
She has been trailing her Republican rival, Gov. Brian Kemp, alarming Democrats who have celebrated her as the master strategist behind the state’s De [...]
One winner from Biden’s climate bill: GOP governors who hate it
“What you’re doing is you’re taking taxpayer dollars and you’re trying to figure out a way to appease some policy of a constituent group or a lobbyis [...]
DeSantis and GOP Governors Criticize FBI Search of Mar-a-Lago
The F.B.I.’s search of former President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida drew swift condemnation on Monday evening from some Republican go [...]
Kari Lake Will Face Katie Hobbs in Arizona Governor’s Race
Kari Lake, who in the span of two years transformed herself from a veteran local television news anchor into a tribune of the far-right political move [...]
Maryland primaries 2022: Democrats inch closer to governor’s mansion
In a year that is otherwise shaping up to be dismal for Democrats nationally, Maryland represents a potential bright spot with a competitive race t [...]
‘Governors Are the C.E.O.s’: State Leaders Weigh Their Might
PORTLAND, Maine — A single senator put parts of President Biden’s domestic agenda in grave danger. The president’s approval ratings are anemic amid de [...]
7 governor’s races that could hinge on abortion
The US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has raised the stakes of competitive governor’s races in 2022, with Democratic and Republic [...]
Illinois Governor’s Race Shows G.O.P.’s Lurch to Right (With Nudge From Left)
Republican voters in Illinois nominated a conservative hard-liner for governor on Tuesday, lifting State Senator Darren Bailey out from a bruising and [...]
Pennsylvania Governor’s Race Takes on Huge Stakes for Abortion Rights
Now that the Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, the most important election this year in America when it comes to abortion will be the contest [...]
Mike Pence is expected to wade into the New York governor’s race by backing Lee Zeldin.
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday was expected to announce his endorsement of Representative Lee Zeldin for governor of New York, days bef [...]
Abortion access could soon be decided by the states. Here’s what the next governors say.
See what they had to say
Each state starts at a different point. States that have seen unified Republican control — like Georgia or Arizona — al [...]